over the river
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Colloquial, Dated Said before swallowing an alcoholic drink.
- "Over the river!" said Abe. Gene drank. As he set his glass down, he tried to push past us.1925, Munsey's Magazine, volume 85, page 460:
- Each of them got half a water-glass of the clear brown liquor. They waited ceremoniously for the captain and then they said: “Over the river,” and tossed it back.1945, John Steinbeck, Cannery Row:
- Related terms
- over the river and through the woods